Apostle Incubator

The Apostle Incubator is a FREE program designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in launching and growing their businesses. Whether you're a CSULB student or a member of the Long Beach community, we're here to guide you through the exciting journey of entrepreneurship.

• Aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea

• Small business owners looking to grow

• Anyone interested in learning about business fundamentals

• Expert guidance on startup basics

• Resources to nurture your business idea

• A supportive, inclusive environment for creativity and innovation

• Networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs

Our program is designed to take you from idea to launch. We provide:

• Weekly workshops on key business topics

• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs

• Hands-on exercises to develop your business plan

• Access to a community of fellow startup enthusiasts

Aug 27: Creativity & Design Thinking 

Come learn the process of how to create an innovative startup based on the technique of Design Thinking. 

Sep 3: Vision Statement & Customer Discovery

Let’s learn what our customers want to guide the vision of our startup idea.   

Sep 10: Understanding Your Target Market

What are the right questions to ask your potential customers to ensure that your startup idea is the perfect solution for them.   

Sep 17: Use Market Insights to Uncover Opportunities

Let’s learn how to analyze market trends and competitive forces to find the perfect solutions for your customers. 

Sep 24: Think Outside the Box to Find Multiple Solutions for Customers

How can you broaden your perspective by asking the right questions that bring you closer to giving your customers what they want. 

Oct 1: Evaluating and Refining Your Ideas

Learn how to evaluate and improve your business ideas to make them more effective and realistic. 

Oct 8: Identify the Best Solutions for Your Business

Learn how to evaluate and narrow down your options to focus on the most promising solutions for your business idea. 

Oct 15: The Value of Prototypes

Learn how to create simple models of your ideas to test and improve them. Discover easy ways to make effective mockups and prototypes.  

Oct 22: Designing Impactful Customer Experiences

Explore the key principles of customer-centered design and learn how to create products that resonate with customers. This session focuses on improving the overall customer experience of your offerings. 

Oct 29: Develop Your Unique Selling Point

Learn how to clearly express what makes your startup special and how it meets customer needs.  

Nov 5: Lean Model Canvas Part 1 

In this workshop, you'll identify customer problems, outline effective solutions, and determine key metrics to measure your business's success. 

Nov 12: Lean Model Canvas Part 2

In this workshop, you'll learn to define your target customers, determine effective ways to reach them, and define your business's unique competitive advantage. 

Nov 19: Putting it All Together

Bring together all elements of the Lean Canvas to create a cohesive business model.  

Nov 26: FALL BREAK - NO MEETING

Dec 3: Apostle Business Ideation Competition: Pitch Perfect

Put your newly acquired skills to the test in this exciting business ideation competition.